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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,546.62, 11,317.36 and 2,615.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,546.62, 11,317.36 and 2,615.11 is: 3,921.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,546.62 : 11,317.36 = 2,615.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,546.62/11,317.36 = 2,615.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,546.62x = 11,317.36 × 2,615.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,546.62x = 29,596,071.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,596,071.65/7,546.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,921.77

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